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Grow QuestionsPurple stems on some seedlings?

Purple stems on some seedlings?

GrowAllOutstarted grow question 4 years ago

Why would the plants on that edge of the tray have purple stems? Nutrient deficiency? I noticed the one I checked with a purple stem had more roots showing from the rockwool cube than any others... think they're trying harder to get to the juice cause they got shorted?

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Plant. Stem - Red or purple

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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 4 years ago

Purple stems can be a sign of an issue but if they look healthy it's more likely an awesome genetic trait in my opinion. 🤘😤

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carloski99answered grow question 4 years ago

ive just grown 3 northern lights, one of which had a very purple stem from day one, the flower from her was epic

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